SILO AND HOPPER

Technical Storage with Security, Flow Control and Plant Integration

Haco Silos and Hoppers are designed for the temporary or permanent storage of bulk solid materials, such as grains, powders, granules, and industrial aggregates. Robust, versatile, and compatible with different discharge methods, Haco silos and hoppers are supplied custom-made, with geometries and accessories adapted to the process, ensuring controlled flow, sealing, and simplified maintenance.

Robust and Customizable Engineering

Construction in Carbon Steel or Special Steels: With thick plates and reinforcements dimensioned by structural software;
Optimized Geometry: Conical, truncated pyramidal, or sloping bottom shape, depending on the type of material and its angle of repose;
Discharge opening with reinforcement and seal: Compatible with valves, threads, conveyors or vibratory feeders;
Hopper Bottom Designed to Prevent Bridging: With single or multiple outlets and options for internal flow relief devices;
Safe Access: Stairs, platforms, walkways and guardrails in accordance with NR-12.

Available Versions

Receiving Hoppers: For unloading trucks or front-loaders in production lines;
Temporary Storage Silos or Buffer Silos: Integration with conveyors, elevators, or dosing scales;
Silos with Internal Fluidization Chamber: For assisted flow of materials with poor flowability;
Hoppers with Integrated Feeders: Screw, belt or vibratory feeders installed under the discharge.

Additional Technical Resources

Emergency valves and minimum/maximum level sensors;
Internal coatings that are anti-abrasive or anti-corrosive;
Silos with top inspection hatch and quick access lid;
Exhaust system, ventilation system or explosion-proof valve (upon request);
Bi-Vent type dust extraction (optional).

Typical Applications

Fertilizer Industry: Storage of granules, micronutrients and raw materials;
Food and Feed Industry: Grains, flours, premixes and nutritional supplements;
Cement and Lime Industry: Pozzolan, clinker, ground limestone and mineral additives;
Mining and Chemicals: Dry fillers such as kaolin, carbonate, pigments, or silica.